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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
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  • 4 Year
  • TEANECK, NJ

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

About

1000 RIVER RD
TEANECK, NJ 07666
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Northeast Conference

From Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

Fairleigh Dickinson University is the largest private institution in New Jersey. FDU prioritizes access to an affordable education by offering academic scholarships ranging up to $25,000 a year in addition to generous financial aid.

At our high-energy Metropolitan Campus, we offer over 100 degree programs. With two international campuses, located in Wroxton England and Vancouver Canada, students can enjoy a truly global education. With nationally ranked programs and a diverse and vibrant campus life, FDU gives you a personal, transformational experience that will feed your passions.

FDU provides its students with a variety of learning experiences that will teach, challenge and prepare you for a lifetime of success. Our classes are small and personal, and give you the chance to better connect with your instructors and other students. Every class is taught by an experienced professor, and we emphasize experiential learning, which we believe better prepares students for the real world.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
84%
SAT Range
960-1180
ACT Range
20-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$16,030 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$30,059 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
65%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 80 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 108 responses
49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 110 responses

Majors

FDU Engineering Students

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Students at FDU can pursue Engineering degrees such as Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, as well as participate in competitions and research projects, and gain valuable experience through internship opportunities.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    13%
  • On Campus
    84%
  • Online
    3%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,905 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
3,475
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
53%
Varsity Athletes
16%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 53 responses
  • Unique
    45%
  • Different
    21%
  • Hard working
    9%
  • Highly Social
    9%
  • Not Cared About
    6%
  • Stressed
    6%
  • Outgoing
    4%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
39%
Poll
60%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 111 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 109 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 66 responses
  • Diverse
    32%
  • A little bit of everything
    15%
  • Excellent school with many cultures around it.
    12%
  • Metro
    12%
  • Great
    8%
  • High School vibes
    6%
  • Too small.
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
51%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
70%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 53 responses

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